Meditations on "Denial"

In recovery meetings we’ve heard some people tell “war stories” that made us cringe and which may have triggered something negative in those who were listening.

One of the coping mechanisms many of us use when dealing with low self-esteem and the humiliation of our past failures is the mask of arrogance.

Life has its ups and downs and doesn’t always treat us fairly.

A healthy foundation for life with God in recovery includes seeking truth in all our affairs.

Trying to be self-reliant and seeking to sort out life on our own took many of us into lifestyles of isolation, addiction, denial, and destructive behaviour.

The longer we live in sobriety the more we recognize that we have lots to learn.

Denial is described as a refusal to admit the truth or reality of a situation.

Scientific evidence suggests that being cheerful seems to have positive benefits on our over-all health.

Letting go of defensiveness is one necessary adjustment we need to make in order to experience growth and success in our life with God in recovery.

What comes to mind when we say or hear the word "serenity"?

One of the coping mechanisms many of us use when dealing with low self-esteem and the humiliation of our past failures is the mask of arrogance.

Some of the most welcome words in life and certainly in recovery circles are, "One day at a time" or "Just for today.